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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.69 and 432.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.69 and 432.13 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 432.13 = 432.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/432.13 = 432.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 432.13 × 432.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 186,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,732.02/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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